"Lionel
was a dear friend of Barbara's and mine for over 40 years. Lionel
Hampton was a national treasure. His career represents the very
heart and soul of America's music, jazz. That heritage is something
we as a nation need to preserve and cherish for generations to come.
The Lionel Hampton Center at the University of Idaho will open doors
of learning even further for jazz musicians and scholars of all
ages.." -- Former President
George Bush
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